AFFIF GUIDELINES
Feature Narrative Film:
The AFFIF's anticipated investment is generally 10% of the total production investment or $200K - whichever is the lesser. Investment above or below this level is at the discretion of the Board.
Projects must:
- Be an Australian feature film for theatrical release to have its world premiere at the 2009 Adelaide Film Festival
- Be demonstrably at an advanced stage of financing through recognised market attachments, with financing to be complete by December 31 2007.
Projects will be given preference if they:
- Demonstrate a net economic benefit to South Australia
- Are produced and/ or post produced in South Australia
- Use South Australian crew, cast and facilities where possible and appropriate
The producers must agree for the feature film to be completed by November 28 2008 and delivered to the AFF by 3 January 2009 in time to have its world or Australian premiere at the 2009 Adelaide Film Festival. This would not exclude the film from screening at other non-Australian film festivals immediately prior to the 2009 AFF, pending approval by the Fund.
Documentary Film:
The AFFIF's anticipated investment is between $40K - $100K. The AFFIF may use its discretion to increase this level for productions of significant benefit to the SA industry.
Projects must:
- Be an Australian creative documentary with theatrical and/ or broadcast potential to premiere at the 2009 Adelaide Film Festival
- Provide a fully developed financial plan which along with the creative component of the project will form the basis of the recommendation to the Board
- Be fully financed no later than June 30 2008
- Be produced and/ or post produced in South Australia
Projects will be given preference if they:
- Use South Australian crew and facilities where possible and appropriate
- Demonstrate a net economic benefit to South Australia
The producers must agree to complete the film by November 28 2008 and deliver the film to the AFF by 3 January 2009 for its world or Australian premiere at the 2009 Adelaide Film Festival. This would not exclude the film from screening at other non-Australian film festivals prior to the 2009 AFF, pending approval by the Fund.
Short Films [less than 30 minutes]:
The AFFIF's anticipated investment is up to $25K. The AFFIF may use its discretion to increase this level for productions of significant benefit to the SA industry.
Projects must:
- Be a South Australian short film to premiere at the 2009 Adelaide Film Festival
- Provide a fully developed financial plan which along with the creative component of the project will form the basis of the recommendation to the Board
- Be fully financed no later than June 30 2008
- Be fully produced in South Australia
- Use South Australian crew and facilities where possible and appropriate
The producers must agree to complete the film by November 28 2008 and deliver the film to the AFF by 3 January 2009 for its world premiere at the 2009
Cross Platform/ New media projects:
The AFFIF's anticipated investment is up to $70K. The AFFIF may use its discretion to increase this level for productions of significant benefit to the SA industry.
Projects must:
- Be a South Australian cross platform project to be launched at the 2009 Adelaide Film Festival
- Provide a fully developed financial plan which along with the creative component of the project will form the basis of the recommendation to the Board
- Be fully financed no later than June 30 2008
- Be fully produced from South Australia
- Use South Australian crew and facilities where possible and appropriate
The producers must agree to complete the film by November 28 2008 and deliver the film to the AFF by 3 January 2009 for its world premiere at the 2009
Terms & Conditions:
Applicants must:
- Be residents of Australia and/ or Australian citizens
- Not be in default of any contractual arrangements to the South Australian Government including the SA Film Corporation
- Hold the appropriate rights to the work where possible and appropriate
The AFFIF will not make public its reasons for funding decisions. The decision of the AFFIF with respect to any application is absolute and final and not subject to appeal.
